I hadn’t set foot in France for almost two years. Nine-ish harvests, four countries, a lot of airports, and somehow never a summer at home. So this year I finally came back to see my family and my friends, and because my boyfriend isn’t from my region and had a few days with me, I…
Two of the most famous lakes above Cauterets, one very long day. Here’s how to link Lac de Gaube and Lac d’Estom in a single loop from La Raillère, with where to park, what to pack, and exactly how the trail unfolds. If you only have one day in Cauterets and you can’t decide which…
Everything you need to know for the Marcadau valley and Cardinquère loop from Cauterets: where to park, what to pack, where we slept, and how the trail actually unfolds. Key Info at a Glance Distance 22 km loop Duration About 6 hours of walking Difficulty Hard Elevation gain 1,133 m Type Loop, through the valley…
Everything you need to know for the Cirque de Gavarnie hike : from the UNESCO status and the best time to go, to parking, where to sleep, and how the trail actually unfolds. Where Is the Cirque de Gavarnie The Cirque de Gavarnie sits deep in the Hautes-Pyrénées, right on the border with Spain, inside…